Pain Therapy in Berlin
Multimodal treatment for acute, chronic and complex pain
- Thorough diagnostics to identify the cause of pain
- Individualized treatment planning for chronic pain
- Treatment by experienced specialists in orthopedics and pain therapy
Pain does not always have a clear cause. It can develop after an injury, be triggered by overuse or be related to conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Sometimes it persists for weeks or months, keeps coming back or develops into a condition of its own.
At MVZ VITALIS in Berlin-Buckow, we treat patients with acute, chronic and complex pain. The first step is to understand the pain precisely: Where does it occur? How long has it been present? What makes it worse or better? And how much does it affect movement, sleep, everyday life or work?
Analyzing pain carefully
Good pain therapy begins with thorough diagnostics. This includes a detailed pain history, a physical examination and a careful review of your medical history. Previous treatments, surgeries, injuries or existing findings can also be important.
Our specialists assess whether your pain may have orthopedic, neurological, inflammatory, muscular, joint-related or load-dependent causes. If needed, we include ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, lab values or further specialist assessments.
On this basis, we create an individualized treatment plan. The goal is to relieve pain, restore mobility and improve your load capacity in everyday life step by step.
When can pain therapy make sense?
Specialized pain therapy can make sense if pain persists for a longer period, keeps recurring or does not improve sufficiently with simple measures. Targeted pain treatment can also help after surgery, an injury or a herniated disc, or in more complex pain conditions. Common reasons for a visit to the pain therapy clinic at our practice include:
Chronic back pain can occur in the cervical spine, thoracic spine or lumbar spine. Several factors are often involved, such as intervertebral discs, small facet joints, muscles, nerves, posture and everyday strain.
In lumbar radiculopathy (lumboischialgia), pain radiates from the lower back into the buttocks or leg. The cause may be irritation or compression of nerve roots in the lumbar spine, for example after a herniated disc.
Neuropathic pain is caused by irritated or damaged nerves. Many patients describe it as burning, shooting, tingling or electric. This type of pain often requires targeted pain treatment.
Complex regional pain syndromes can occur after injuries or surgery. Typical signs are persistent pain, sensory disturbances, swelling, skin changes or restricted mobility.
Acute or recurring pain can also require targeted treatment if it severely limits everyday life or keeps coming back. In that case, it is important to carefully identify the cause and initiate suitable measures early on.
Multimodal pain therapy
With complex or chronic pain, a single measure is often not enough. Multimodal pain therapy therefore combines different treatment approaches. Which methods make sense depends on the diagnosis, the duration of the complaints and the personal situation.
Together with our patients, we discuss realistic treatment goals. This can mean less pain, better mobility, more confidence in everyday life, greater load capacity or better coping with chronic complaints.
Possible treatment methods
At MVZ VITALIS, various methods can be part of pain therapy. We decide which treatment is suitable after the examination and diagnosis.
Medication-based pain therapy
Medication can reduce pain, influence inflammation or calm irritated nerves. Depending on the situation, short-term therapies, longer-term treatment plans or an adjustment of existing medication may be considered.
Infiltrations and local pain therapy
For certain complaints, targeted infiltrations or local anesthetic procedures can be useful. Medication is delivered close to painful structures, irritated nerves or inflamed areas.
Spinal infiltration / PRT
For back pain with radiating symptoms, targeted treatment of the spine may be an option. Spinal infiltration, or PRT, is used to specifically treat irritated nerve roots.
Chiropractic & manual therapy
Chiropractic and manual therapy can be used for functional joint blockages, restricted mobility and muscle-related pain. The goal is to improve mobility and reduce painful functional disorders.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be used as a complementary treatment for selected pain conditions. It can help relieve pain, influence muscle tension and support the body's own regulation.
Shockwave therapy
Shockwave therapy can be used for certain chronic tendon and overuse complaints, such as tennis elbow, heel spurs, Achilles tendon irritation or calcific shoulder tendinitis. High-energy sound waves can stimulate blood flow and the body's own healing processes in the irritated tissue.
Physical medicine
Physical medicine can relieve pain, promote blood flow and mobility and relax tense muscles. Depending on the findings, heat, cold, electrotherapy or other physical applications may be considered.
Pain therapy with a focus on everyday life
Chronic pain often affects more than the painful area of the body. It can affect sleep, movement, work, family and quality of life. That is why our pain therapy also considers the functional and personal impact of the complaints.
The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and give you more freedom in everyday life again. This requires a therapy that makes medical sense and fits the patient's life situation.
Book a treatment appointment now
Do you suffer from acute, recurring or chronic pain, back pain, radiating symptoms or pain after injuries and surgery? Then feel free to book an appointment with our physicians and pain therapists at MVZ VITALIS, Center for Orthopedics and Pain Therapy in Berlin-Buckow.